\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 Formerly in the Crozat collection in Paris, this painting is undoubtedly one of RembrandtÆs finest works. Analysis of the c
anvas has shown that the model initially used for the figure of Danaδ was the artistÆs wife Saskia, who died prematurely. Around 1646 or 1647 Rembrandt retouched the painting, modifying the figure and giving it the features of Geertje Dirks.